Psalm 27:1 The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?
I have turned to Psalm 27 for comfort before. Just repeating verse 1 in my head slows my breathing and brings me peace. This psalm is not about the absence of trouble but about the presence and power of the LORD, even in times of trouble.
Psalm 27:4 One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek Him in His temple.
I know the comfort and safety I feel in my own home. At its best, it is a place of refuge and respite, protection from the elements, a place where I am loved completely, where I am safe from harm. I can only imagine those feelings of safety, love, and protection are magnified exponentially in the house of the LORD.
Psalm 27:13 I remain confident in this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the hope of seeing Your goodness in the land of the living. Help me to shine Your light. Draw me closer. Amen.
Psalm 27:14 Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.
Have a blessed day.